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Drug Court: Breaking the cycle of addiction
“This is one of my proudest moments,” said Susan Pierre, standing before a crowded courtroom on the third floor of…
New sculpture unveiled on Main Street
With a storm blowing in from the north, Cameron Decker unveiled “Still Life,” an outdoor sculpture that graces the southeast corner of Third Ave. and Main Stre…
Charlo's newest corral sells coffee
Charlo has many corrals in and around the town, but only one Coffee Corral. The full-time drive-through coffee shop is located right next to Coulter Automotive…
Residents encouraged to weigh in at public hearing
Lake County residents and organizations have a unique opportunity to weigh in on local priorities during a public hearing next Thursday, June 6, at 10 a.m. in the County Commissioners Chambers at the Lake County Co…
Primary Countdown: Gearing up for Election Day
Voters across Lake County have the option to vote for or against establishing a Local Government Review Commission; polling places and satellite offices listed…
Charlo graduates 17: "We turned out pretty okay”
Charlo High graduated 17 seniors Sunday from what Hayden Smith described as “the most unforgettable chapter of our lives.”
Polson man sentenced for knife attack
A Polson man was committed in Polson District Court May 15 to the Montana Department of Corrections for 20 years, with 15 years suspended on one count of assau…
Two men sentenced for firearms and car chase
Two men were recently sentenced in Polson District Court for their part in threatening a group of juveniles with firearms, and a pursuit with law enforcement l…
Bighawk pleads guilty to vehicular and sexual assault charges
Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of July 10 for a Polson man, who has two separate criminal cases against him. Cheyenne Blue Bighawk, 37, entered a plea …
Work resumes on Perma Bridge
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Frontier West resumed work on the bridge that carries Secondary Highway 382 (S 382) over the Flathead River near Perma the week of May 20, weather and other factor…
Flathead Lakers appoint new executive director
The Flathead Lakers recently appointed Coby Gierke as the organization’s new executive director, effective July 22.
Sidewalk, highway work halts for holiday
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting will take a break from ongoing construction in Ronan over the Memorial Day weekend, Ma…
Ag Days: More than 350 fourth graders learn where food comes from
Games of Hot Potato and Bingo were going on in the indoor arena at Josh and Sarah Senecal’s ranch on May 14 and 15. While it was fun, Future Farmers of America…
Sheriff vows to continue responding to "crime and disorder"
As you may be aware, we are on the eve of Lake County withdrawing its consent to bear the costs of Public Law 280, a law which provides that the State, and therefore my Office, have jurisdiction over Tribal members…
Sandpiper announces scholarship winners
The Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson recently awarded four scholarships ranging from $500 to $2000 each to students graduating from Ronan and Two Eagl…
Mission Valley Masons award five $10,000 scholarships
Mission Valley Lodge #78 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Polson recently awarded five $10,000 scholarships to five seniors, one at each of the public high schools in Lake County.